Resource Directory

Anonymous and confidential space online to connect with a trained LGBTQIA+ peer support volunteer. We discuss many different issues and concerns including, but not limited to, coming out issues, gender and/or sexuality identities, relationship concerns, bullying, workplace issues, HIV/AIDS anxiety, safer-sex information, suicide, and much more.

Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (I.D.R.C.), local resource guide for persons affected by substance use, municipal alliance, and more

After Silence is an online support group, message board, and chat room for rape, sexual assault, and sexual abuse survivors. You are not alone, you are not broken, and you can heal.

Learn and heal from trauma in a private, supportive space. Self-guided courses are written and checked by survivors, allies, mental health support workers and therapists from around the world.

Various social services, see website or call for more information

Various social services, see website or call for more information

Various social services, see website or call for more information

Counties Serviced: Bergen Language Line Available Bilingual Staff Income Guidelines No income guidelines for FROs; income limits apply for representation in custody and divorce cases.

Income Guidelines Bilingual Staff Counties Serviced: Union, Middlesex, Mercer

Counties Serviced: Cape May Language Line Available Bilingual Staff Divorce (Consultation Only)

Housing and mental health services and support with specialized programs for veterans and young adults

Support for who are homeless and trafficked youth, between 18-21. New Jersey wide

Place you can report a child being sexually exploited online. Staff at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children review each tip and work to find a potential location for the incident reported so that it may be made available to the appropriate law-enforcement agency for possible investigation.

Locations all over NJ - see website for all. 24/7 emergency housing programs for clients. Our low-barrier residential programs offer clients individualized assessments, service planning, and case management. Our goal is to provide residents with direct, immediate services and referrals to community-based services to set clients on path to permanent housing.

Bilingual Staff Income Guidelines Counties Serviced: Essex

Virtual classes for older adults 60+ - health and wellness, travel, technology, art, cooking, online chats - all taught by peers. Offered through State of NJ for free.

Comfort Zone Camp serves children who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, primary caregiver, or friend. All weekend sleepover camps are offered at no cost to families. CZC provides a safe, nurturing environment where kids can have traditional camp fun, while at the same time acquiring tool to help them cope with their loss. Since 1999, CZC has helped 25,000+ children. April 10-12, 2026 Camp Mason Hardwick, NJ May 15-17, 2026 Johnsonburg Camp Johnsonburg, NJ w/ young adult program ages 18-25 and optional parent program *suicide loss only* June 5-7, 2026 Camp Mason Hardwick, NJ July 31-August 2, 2026 Camp DeWolfe Wading River, NY w/ young adult program 18-25 September 18-20, 2026 Berkshire Hills Eisenberg Camp Copake, NY w/ optional parent program *overdose loss only* October 23-25, 2026 Camp Mason Hardwick, NJ

Peer support groups, one-to-one coaching, and private chatrooms where you can find meetings and conversations that can help you on your journey. For those facing emotional and behavioral healthcare challenges.

Youth Connect, Beyond the Binary, LezFest, and Rainbow Elders of NJ. See website for more information.

Multiple locations across northeastern NJ and one outpatient location in Toms River. Treatment for substance use including outpatient, inpatient, and supportive housing

Divorce (Consultation Only), and free legal services for low income people in NJ. Counties Serviced: statewide

Divorce (Consultation Only). LSNWJ provides free civil legal services to people with limited income, seniors, and people affected by HIV/AIDS. Intakes are over the phone, approximately 20 minutes. Counties Serviced: Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset, Sussex, Warren

For all ages - support for coming out. Everyone who offers support at the LGBT National Help Center identifies as part of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Confidential safe space where callers of any age can speak about sexual orientation or gender identity/expression issues. This includes coming out issues, relationship concerns, bullying, workplace issues, HIV/AIDS anxiety, safer sex information, suicide, and much more.

Our moderated chat rooms are for youth ages 19 and younger to talk in a safe space and be able to express themselves without fear of being judged (LGBTQ and separate room for transgender folks). ​You can discuss concerns, issues, talk about personal victories, or find a calm place to just hang out. All of you get to decide what these rooms are for, and all of you make this community. Operated by LGBT National Help Center.

The LifeTies Mentoring program pairs youth with trained volunteer mentors with the goal to provide the presence of caring adults for youth. Pairing youth with a mentor can support a path to a safe and healthy future. Through Center for Family Services. Services are available to support a variety of needs, including: -youth aged 10-21 (living in Mercer County) who are at-risk or have a minor offense in the juvenile justice system; -youth ages 10-21 in the LGBTQIA+ community; -youth aged 10-17 (living in Camden or Gloucester Counties) who lost a loved one to overdose or youth who have a loved one affected by substance use; -youth aged 10-17 living in Camden City; -youth in the Camden City School District (this opportunity is for school district staff).

Visit this site to see local sexual violence programs in different counties, including culturally-specific programs. You can call any program and they can support or redirect to who you'd like to speak to.

Support for parents of LGBTQ+ folks. Classes and virtual support groups - low cost, and social media accounts

Domestic and sexual violence services free of charge for South Asian women. Staff and volunteers speak English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Farsi, Gujarati, Bengali, Kannada, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil, French, Swahili, Kikuyu. Culturally Specific Organization. Legal consultations free; small fee may apply for representation. Counties Serviced: Statewide

Multiple locations across South Jersey - substance use treatment - inpatient and outpatient. Youth ages 11 and up, and adults.

Providing support for Mexican citizens, immigration support, emergency passports, repatriation of vulnerable people, advice on labor matters including discrimination and worker's compensation, advice on civil and family matters including domestic violence and child support, advice on criminal matters, and more

*Must be referred through 211. Naomi's Way through Catholic Charities provides permanent housing for disabled folks who were previously homeless. Services include linkage to community services, including employment services, life skills training and case management.

All support volunteers identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ family, and are here to serve the entire community, by providing free & confidential peer-support, information, and local resources through national hotlines and online programs. Callers of any age can speak about sexual orientation or gender identity/expression issues. This includes coming out issues, relationship concerns, bullying, workplace issues, HIV/AIDS anxiety, safer sex information, suicide, and much more.

Find resources and information for housing, income, food, childcare, health, mental health, substance use, and legal matters.

The NJ PRISM LGBTQIA+ hotline is New Jersey’s first statewide information and referral hotline specifically geared to meet the needs of the LGBTQIA+ community. Compassionate staff ensure all calls are answered in a safe and affirming space.

Divorce (Clinic) Counties Serviced: Bergen, Hudson, Passaic

Promotes the social well-being and strengthening of children, families, and communities. Includes: Family Success Centers, Family Support Organizations, Grandparents and Relatives Raising Children (Kinship Navigator), Parent Anonymous, Statewide Parent Advocacy Network.

Legal assistance in domestic violence and family law matters for low income victims and survivors Counties Serviced: Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Passaic, Union

The PFLAG Princeton chapter is focused on supporting family members and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) people. We hold monthly meetings where attendees have the opportunity to share their experiences, feelings, and challenges in a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment.

Group for loved ones and allies of LGBTQ+ and queer folks. Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) is the first and largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and their families.

Join us for fun activities that will strengthen and develop everyday life skills in Confidence, Awareness, and Kindness. Each 3 week session is FREE! Open to Grades 5-8. Snack included. Runs periodically (currently January through March 2024). At the Community in Conversation hub.

Sober community events, support and resources for the LGBTQIA+ community of South Jersey.

Counties Serviced: Essex, Hudson, Morris, Sussex, Union

Accommodation requests (Americans with Disabilities Act - ADA) for litigants, attorneys, jurors, witnesses and other court users with disabilities. See the website for form and more information.

Discrimination - any area arising from, or reasonably related to victimization If prospective client is not VCCO-eligible, the hourly rate is $60 – retainer ($2,500-$5,000) may be required. Email is the preferred method. The intake team should be in direct contact via email within 24-48 hours to set up an intake call. RLA has the capacity to handle 50-100 FRO cases and related representation each year. Counties: Statewide

SEEK THEN SPEAK is a tool for sexual assault survivors and support people. In SEEK, you can privately gather information and explore your options for medical care, supportive services, and reporting to police. If you choose, you can even begin the process of reporting to police by completing a self-guided interview in SPEAK (in over 100 languages and with screen reading capabilities). SPEAK does not save any information you provide. All data are deleted following a report that is sent to you, to share with a counselor, law enforcement, etc. App created by End Violence Against Women International (EVAWI).

All-volunteer nonprofit corporation serving New Jersey and beyond (not a physical facility or shelter). If an animal is accepted into the Shelter Our Pets foster program, the animal(s) will be matched with a temporary, confidential foster parent, area kennel or other care provider. Info on website,, also can provide support and info on helpline.

Search tool to use to find support. Made by the Dept. of Human Services

Wills, Power of Attorneys, Healthcare Directives (Living Wills) for Senior Citizens ages 60 and over and for disabled individuals. Counties Serviced: Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Monmouth, Ocean, Salem

SYTT facilitates one of the largest, gender-inclusive domestic violence support groups on Facebook, where thousands of survivors worldwide receive abuse education, resources, and emotional support.

Equine-assisted (horse) therapy. Three locations: Hillsborough, Broadway, and Pittstown, NJ. Works with individuals who are suffering from the effects of trauma, loss, drug addiction and other circumstances. Primarily works with At Risk Youth, Military Veterans and their Families, and Bereaved Children.

Emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and community-based services designed to help individuals overcome challenges related to stress, mood, psychiatric and addiction disorders.

Culturally specific domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans.

Detox, rehab, and mental health treatment facility for children and teens (5-17 years old) and adults

This self guided healing platform was created to aid survivors in their healing journeys.

This service is one step you can take to help remove online nude, partially nude, or sexually explicit photos and videos taken before you were 18 (minors). You can remain anonymous while using the service and you won’t have to send your images or videos to anyone. Service provided by National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Survivor-led organization to end partner abuse. Provides confidential emotional support, information, referrals, safety planning, and crisis intervention for lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer and/or transgender (LGBTQ+) folks, as well as folks in kink and polyamorous communities who are being abused or have been abused by a partner.

Office and website listing services and supports for newly arrived immigrants. See links below for resource packets with additional information: English: https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/njnewamericans/newcomers/docs/Welcome-Booklet_en2.pdf Spanish: https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/njnewamericans/newcomers/docs/Welcome-Booklet_sp2.pdf

- Kaleidoscope - LGBTQIA+ program providing support and guidance to New Jersey teens and young adults. Groups are held in Camden, Essex, Mercer, Morris, and Sussex Counties. - Teen group for ages 12-17. - Young adult group for ages 18-24. - The PRIDE Training Institute - NJ PRISM Hotline - Mentoring - Individual, short-term counseling - Group counseling - Support groups for youth and families - Emergency shelter/safe housing - Access to LGBTQIA+ affirming resources such as therapy, health care, housing and more - PRIDE Center Southern New Jersey Networking Group

Culturally Specific Organization ONLY CONSULTATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME Free legal information sessions: https://www.vljnj.org/know-your-rights Counties Serviced: Statewide